Michael Del Zotto News

Del Zotto will draw back into the Blues lineup on Thursday.

Del Zotto has been a healthy scratch for the last three games but will appear in his second game in a Blues uniform on Thursday. Del Zotto will replace Joel Edmundson, who is out with an undisclosed injury.

Del Zotto will make his Blues debut on Wednesday.

Del Zotto has been a healthy scratch for the first three games since being acquired at the trade deadline but will replace Robert Bortuzzo on Wednesday. The 28-year-old has one goal and six assists (seven points) in 35 minutes with the Ducks and Canucks this season.

The Blues have acquired Michael Del Zotto from the Ducks for a sixth-round pick.

Del Zotto provides the Blues with an experienced 6th/7th defenseman, who is capable of providing a little offence. Del Zotto is already on his third team this season, scoring one goal with six assists in 35 games in his first two stops (Vancouver and Anaheim).

The Canucks have signed Michael Del Zotto to a two-year deal worth $6.0M ($3.0M AAV).

Del Zotto is not the best defenseman in his own end, but posts solid offensive totals. The 27-year-old had six goals and 12 assists (18 points) in 51 games last season and missed a total of 79 games due to injury over three years in Philadelphia. Del Zotto has had a hard time staying healthy, but can be a useful Fantasy piece when he’s on the ice.

Del Zotto will be a healthy scratch on Thursday.

Del Zotto (lower-body) is ready to play; but won't draw into the lineup on Wednesday.

Del Zotto has missed the last nine games with a lower-body injury, but is healthy and ready-to-go. However, MDZ will not play on Wednesday as the Flyers will go with the same six defensemen that they’ve used in the last two games.

Del Zotto (leg) returned to the ice on Monday.

Del Zotto skated for the first time since January 21st when he has hit in the right leg by a puck against New Jersey. Del Zotto has missed the last three games and it seems likely that he will miss a fourth straight game on Tuesday, but he is nearing a return.

Del Zotto (lower-body) will not play on Wednesday; listed as day-to-day.

Del Zotto missed Sunday’s game in Brooklyn because of a lower-body injury. Del Zotto is dealing with a bruised leg after blocking a shot vs. the Devils on Saturday. Del Zotto will likely miss Wednesday and Thursday’s game, so look for Brandon Manning to stay in the lineup.

Del Zotto will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday.

Del Zotto (lower-body) has been activated from IR; will make his season debut on Saturday.

Del Zotto has missed the first 12 games of the regular season, but will be in the lineup on Saturday. The 26-year-old, who will be paired with Shayne Gostisbehere, had 13 points (4G / 9A) in 52 games a season ago.